Author: Ayorinde Oluokun
NPC condemns abduction of journalists
Reacting to the unfortunate incident, the Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Press Council, Dr. Dili Ezughah, said the Council was…
Wike, Area Council chairs treating us like houseboys – Reps
Rep. Ikonne Ifeanyi, a member of the House Committee on FCT Area Council and Ancillary, said that it was a…
Court orders final forfeiture of $16,500, N127m diverted from NIMASA
The EFCC, through its counsel, Suleiman I. Suleiman, had sought the interim forfeiture of the funds under Section 17 of…
Police arrest kidnapper of two-year- old baby in Kano
Consequently, the squad swung into action. Sustained efforts, coupled with intelligence-led technical operations, led to the arrest of the suspect,…
Civil Defence officer Olukayode Dayo to rot in jail over rape of 13-year -old girl
Dayo was arraigned before Justice Lekan n Ekiti State High Court sitting in Ado Ekiti on May 13, 2022 on…
Speeding truck driver loses control, crushes 6 to death in Anambra
By Lucy Osuizigbo-Okechukwu A accident involving a truck, a tricycle and two motorcycles claimed lives of six people along Agulu-Awgbu…
JUST IN: Tinubu creates Ministry of Livestock Development
President Tinubu announced the creation of the ministry at the State House, while inaugurating the Renewed Hope livestock Reform Implementation…
FG to pay 36-month salary arrears of unity school teachers
The teachers were recruited by the Federal Ministry of Education in 2018, 2019, and 2020 as education officers and posted…
Three Osun men bag death sentence for armed robbery, murder
The convicts were arraigned on charges of conspiracy, armed robbery, murder and unlawful possession of firearms before Justice Adedapo Adeniji.…
Kaduna: Police identify, begin probe of 4 officers assaulting civilian in viral video
The officers were identified as Insp Ibrahim Daniel, Insp Ezekiel Marcus, Cpl. Isyaku James, and PC Paul Asha, all attached…
16 Palestinians killed, dozens injured in Gaza
The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) were attacked in targeted areas in the Gaza Strip, this was posted on the social…
We operate multiple religious training institutions – Nigerian Army
Contrary to insinuations in the viral post, Nwachukwu said the army had been operating multiple religious training institutions to cater…
Cases of sexual abuse of children increase in Germany
In 2023, the police were notified of 16,375 cases of children being sexually abused with an increase of 5.5 per…
ASUU opens up on alleged plan for strike
ASUU had earlier threatened to embark on strike over the non-implementation of agreements reached with the federal government. The Minister…
Gunmen shoot 3 vigilance operatives, 1 other dead in Imo
Confirming the tragic incident, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in Imo state, ASP Henry Okoye, said three vigilance personnel…
Islamic New Year: Ganduje, Jibrin greet Muslims, rally support for Tinubu
Jibrin and Ganduje, in a statement by issued by their aides also appealed to Nigerians to keep praying for the…
‘Atiku only candidate capable of wrestling power from APC’
"The call is premised on the believe that he remains the only candidate who can wrestle power from APC-led government,”…
We acknowledge our lapses in reporting of Samoa Agreement – Daily Trust
By Oluokun Ayorinde/Abuja Abuja based Daily Trust newspaper has reacted to protests by the Nigerian government over its report that…
FCTA inaugurates committee to relocate Apo mechanic, others
The Abuja Metropolitan Management Council (AMMC) AMMC Coordinator, Mr Felix Obuah, inaugurated the committee in Abuja. While inaugurating the Committee,…
‘How troops foiled Boko Haram attempt to destroy electricity towers in Yobe’
The attempt by the Boko Haram insurgents was foiled by troops of Sector 2 Joint Task force, North-East Operation Hadin…
Samoa Deal: Nigerian govt battles dangerous propaganda
…Storm over Samoa deal By Ayorinde Oluokun/Abuja Nigerians and Nigeria are not strange to conspiracy theories most times based on…
NNPC Foundation commences business pitching assessment for corps members
During the opening ceremony of the Foundation’s business pitching assessment for eligible NYSC members in Abuja on Thursday, Arukwe emphasized…
C’River-Abuja super highway: Umahi meets Northcentral stakeholders
He said , when completed, the road will bring manifold benefits to the nation. Umahi restated the government’s commitment to…
FG’s Renewed Hope Housing berths in Nasarawa
Speaking at the ground-breaking ceremony, the Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Ahmed Dangiwa, an architect, said plans has been…
Maina loses properties to FG as court rejects wife’s ownership claim
By Taiye Agba Despite claim of ownership by his wife, Laila,and some of his alleged relatives a Federal High Court…
What EFCC boss Olukoyede told corps members at NYSC camps
: …Olukoyede Charges Corps Members to take a Stand against Corruption The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission,…
Outcome of UK’s election tonic for action for Nigeria’s LP in 2027 – Rep Ogene
He pointed out that "Unlike what was witnessed in Nigeria in the last general elections, the process in UK was…
Nigerian Army at 161: 4 Brigade gives back to host communities in Edo
Speaking at the event, the Commander of 4 Brigade, Brig.-Gen. Ebenezer Oduyebo, noted that the donations were to show the…
Imo jailbreak: Escapee rearrested during robbery operation
A prison escapee ,Chinonso Kalu, has been re-arrested by by operatives of the Imo Command of NSCDC during a robbery…
Martinez rues missed penalty as Portugal exit Euros in shootout
Martinez said there were plenty of positives from the game, including the fact that Portugal had 63 per cent possession.…